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Google layoffs continue with “hundreds” cut from Chrome, Android, and Pixel teams
Google has continued its long-running mission to streamline its operations with further cuts to Chrome, Android, and Pixel teams on Thursday (10 April). “Hundreds” of employees have been laid off from the devices unit, which works across Android software, Pixel smartphones, and the Chrome browser, according to a report from The Information. The cuts follow a voluntary buyout in January…
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The OnePlus 13 Is the First Non-Pixel to Preview Android 16 (But You Shouldn’t Install It)
Summary OnePlus 13 gets Android 16 Beta 2 but comes with major bugs. Known issues include camera errors, font adjustments, and device restarts. Consider risks before installing the beta version and back up all data. If you’re a proud owner of a OnePlus 13, there’s some good news and bad news for you. You’re getting a sneak peek at Android…
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How to Permanently Save Voicemails in iOS & Android
Whether for business communication purposes or personal reasons like preserving a loved one’s special note, some voicemails are meant to be kept long-term or indefinitely. Saving voicemails also safeguards against equipment loss or failure and frees up storage space on a device. Storing voicemails, however, can be a little tricky. The process varies for each device type, and sometimes, another…
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Google’s Latest Patch Fixes 62 Security Vulnerabilities in Android
Google has released its April 2025 Android Security Bulletin, which includes patches for 62 vulnerabilities affecting Android devices. Two of the fixes address critical zero-day flaws that may have been exploited in “limited, targeted” attacks, according to Google. Zero-days are security vulnerabilities that are exploited before the software developer can identify the flaw and issue a patch. The security update…
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Best Android Password Managers for 2025
According to StatCounter, Android accounted for 71.72% of the world’s mobile operating systems as of February 2025. That’s an overwhelming amount of devices — and in turn, a massive amount of passwords and accounts on each device. While you can still use sticky notes to keep track of passwords, writing them down isn’t a secure way to manage your sensitive…
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Samsung’s Big Android 15 Update Is Finally Rolling Out
Summary Samsung has started rolling out One UI 7 update for the S24 series, followed by Z Fold 6 and Flip 6. The update brings a major design overhaul, new controls, and more Galaxy AI goodies. The official release timeline includes Galaxy devices like the S23 series and Tab S10 in April, with updates for more devices through June. After…
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Android Isn’t the Anti-iPhone Anymore
Android and iOS used to be fierce rivals, but these days, they feel more and more like twins. Locked hardware, walled software gardens, uniformity in design, and lacking customization were once Apple’s distinctive traits, but over the years, Android adopted them, too. Let’s take a look at the iPhone-ification of Android. Android’s Wild West Days Are Long Over When it…
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How to set up Wi-Fi calling on Android and iPhones
How’s that 5G rollout going in your area? Even in 2025, there’s no guarantee you’re going to be able to get reliable cell service everywhere you go, especially if you happen to live somewhere that’s especially crowded or remote — or if you work in your company’s basement. That’s where Wi-Fi calling comes in, which routes your phone’s calls and…
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Phishing platform ‘Lucid’ behind wave of iOS, Android SMS attacks
A phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform named ‘Lucid’ has been targeting 169 entities in 88 countries using well-crafted messages sent on iMessage (iOS) and RCS (Android). Lucid, which has been operated by Chinese cybercriminals known as the ‘XinXin group’ since mid-2023, is sold to other threat actors via a subscription-based model that gives them access to over 1,000 phishing domains, tailored auto-generated…
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New Crocodilus malware steals Android users’ crypto wallet keys
A newly discovered Android malware dubbed Crocodilus tricks users into providing the seed phrase for the cryptocurrency wallet using a warning to back up the key to avoid losing access. Although Crocodilus is a new banking malware, it features fully developed capabilities to take control of the device, harvest data, and remote control. Researchers at fraud prevention company ThreatFabric say that the malware…
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